Constitution Exam Flashcards
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What is the main duty of the Legislative
To make laws
Who is part of the Legislative Branch
Congress (House of reps/Senate)
What are 3 qualifications to be a Senate
30+
9+ years citizen
6 year term limit
What are 3 qualifications to be in H of Reps
25+
7 year citizen
Must live in state
2 year term limit
What are some other responsibilities of Congress
Declare war
Print money
impeach/override/veto laws
What is the Process for a bill to become a law
- Idea
- Approved by Senate
- Goes to Senate floor
- voted
- approved
- Repeat in house
- Goes to Pres
Pres signs vetos or pocket vetos
What is the main duty of the executive branch
To enforce Laws
Who is part of the executive branch?
Pres
Vice pres
Cabnit
What are some qualifications to be pres
35+
14 year resident
Born in USA
What is term length/ max years
2, 4 year terms or 10 years
What are some other responsibilities
commander of army
grants pardons
appoints judges and Cabnit
What is the main duty of the judicial branch
to interpret laws
Who is part of the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
What are the Qualifications to be in Supreme Courts
There are no Qualifications
What might a pres look for when appointing Judges
Legal Life
Status
What type of Cases does the supreme court handle
Disputes between states
Having to do with Constitution
What is the purpose for the Preamble
To tell readers about what they will be reading
